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When and Why You Should Talk to a Doctor About Varicose Veins

October 1, 2020 by Liz SanFilippo Hall

We were on a family vacation up in Northern Michigan when I first realized that I had problem: those veins that were bulging in my calf? They were getting worse. One look at them and my mother-in-law told me what they were: varicose veins. At age 35, I didn't believe her, at least not at first. After all, I assumed that varicose veins happened only to people who were, well, older. Varicose … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cool Experiences, More than Mama, Self Care, Self Care & Beauty Tagged With: insurance, life with kids, self care, varicose veins, veins

Letter to My Kids As We Start The School Year at Home

September 21, 2020 by Liz SanFilippo Hall

To my darling kids - I know this isn't what we thought this was school year going to look like. I remember, back in January, talking about how the next school year was going to be different. We talked about how you, little miss, were going to finally be in full-day school. We talked about how you, buster, were going to school five mornings every week. Then, the world got turned upside … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Backyard Fun, Cool Experiences, Homeschool Tagged With: arts and crafts, homeschool, kids, letter, letter to my kids, life with kids, painting, pandemic, school year, willow tree

How to Make a Simple Mud Garden (and Why My Kids Love It)

June 14, 2020 by Liz SanFilippo Hall

My kids love the mud. They love jumping in it. They love squishing their hands in it. Simply put, they love getting dirty (once upon a time my oldest hated it, but that's another story). So when we set out to make a new raised garden bed, they wanted to get involved. The only problem? We didn't want them stomping down any new plants. That's one of the reasons we decided to make them their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Backyard Fun, Cool Experiences, Life With Kids Tagged With: garden, kid garden, life with kids, mud garden

5 Board Games Preschoolers Love

May 5, 2020 by Liz SanFilippo Hall

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My three-year-old's attention span is, shall we say, limited. He tends to flit from activity to activity unless it's something he really loves. Thankfully, he currently loves board games. I love that he loves them. Not only are they a way for me to have quality time with him, but board games also teach him a ton too. (Not that he realizes that!) Many games for preschoolers are great for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cool Experiences, Life With Kids Tagged With: board games, games, go fish, life with kids, preschoolers

10 Nature Art Ideas Kids Love

April 19, 2020 by Liz SanFilippo Hall

Nature art

Sometimes my kids want more than paint and paper when it's art time. When that's the case, we tend to do nature art and crafts. That's because we find so much inspiration in the outdoors. Plus, it challenges them to think of art and painting in a different way. Last but certainly not least, we get to explore and learn more about nature in the process. (Affiliate links included). First Step to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Art & Crafts, Cool Experiences Tagged With: art, crafts for kids, kid activities, life with kids, nature art

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Multi-genre author. 📚BECOMING CHARLOTTE CORDAY, a YA historical fantasy coming 4/27/2027 from Apprentice House Press

Looking for a spooky read? Or love stories about h Looking for a spooky read? Or love stories about hidden histories and the stories we tell ourselves about our fears? I adored this book, and not just because I learned stories about Scottish witches. This book is about memory, legacy, and why it’s so important to listen before we act. And it had me guessing what was real until the very end. The Lighthouse Witches by @cjcooke_author #WitchyReads #HistoricalFiction #Scotland #LizReadsALot
Writing and creating can be such a mindset game. W Writing and creating can be such a mindset game. We need to be our own cheerleaders AND advocates. You have something you want to write and create? You’ve got this… but if you need some more cheerleading, please know I’m here - ready to cheer you on. #CreativeSpark #BookCoaching #WritingLife #MindsetMatters
Another incredible way to learn about history? By Another incredible way to learn about history? By asking people about their stories and their experiences! And surprise surprise, I’m advocating for interviewing the people in our lives first and foremost. Our stories are powerful… they shape us. But only if we’re willing to ask and listen. #Storytelling #OralHistory #WritingTips #FamilyStories
Time to shout out our writing goals! Speak them ou Time to shout out our writing goals! Speak them out loud, schedule time for them, make them happen. This week: going strong with edits!! These characters have been directing things lately. #WritingGoals #AuthorsOfInsta #Creativity #GoalSetting
Other than books, how else can we dive into histor Other than books, how else can we dive into history and learn about our past? Through museums… and I’m not just talking about history museums either. No, they don’t always have “virtual reality” experiences but I promise you’ll feel “immersed” in totally different cultures and spaces. What’s your favorite museum or historical site? Shout out to @geoffreybaerwttw for his wise words about local history. #LearnHistory #CoolExperiences #PeekInsideMyBrain #HistoryLesson
Want to learn more about history? Don’t start with Want to learn more about history? Don’t start with the internet or AI. Today I’m sharing how I start the process of learning about a culture, civilization, or topic before I start writing… all without typing into Google search. What random fun facts have you learned without the use of an internet search? #HistoryResearch #WritingLife #ReadABook #KnowYourHistory
I focus on only one “big” creative writing project I focus on only one “big” creative writing project a week, and only have, maybe, 4 hours max to work on it at the computer…. It can be hard when it looks like the word count doesn’t change much. But hey, this is the editing life! And I’m making progress… currently one scene at a time. #WritingLife #WorkInProgress #AuthorsOfInsta #WeeklyUpdate
I talk a lot about finding joy in the creative pro I talk a lot about finding joy in the creative process… but can you find joy in trying to get published? In sending query after query? Rejection is hard, but it’s a fact, and it’s one we need to try to get comfortable with if our goals include publishing. In my latest Substack, I share my experiences with querying, rejection, and how we can build resilience even when we hear “no” again and again. I promise: we can do hard things… you got this.Link to the full story in my bio/story. #Publishing #Rejections #WritingGoals #MindsetMatters
Once upon a time, I struggled to share my writing Once upon a time, I struggled to share my writing with others. Yes, I was (and am!) a professional writer and editor, and I’ve written for what feels like countless industries and publications over the last 20 years... but my fiction? Hah! But I’ve long dreamed of becoming a career author, of publishing my books and my stories with the world... and I needed to step out of my own way. In 2025, I did just that, and it took some DEEP mindset work to get past some pretty big self-limiting beliefs. I know I’m not alone in feeling this way, and so I wrote an ebook: Your Permission Slip To Chase Your Writing Goals. It includes creative nonfiction based on my own journey to “claim” my identity as an author, plus writing prompts to help you think deeply about WHY you want to write. The result? Progress with your writing!Link in my bio/story. #SelfLimitingBeliefs #TheStoriesWeTellOurselves #WritingGoals #Creativity
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